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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
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Dec 2, 2021 • 1h 21min
Remembering Stephen Sondheim, 'Hawkeye,' and a Conversation With 'Love Life' Creator Sam Boyd
Chris and Andy remember Stephen Sondheim, the prolific creator of musicals like 'West Side Story' and 'Assassins,' who died last week (4:46). Then they talk about 'Get Back' (14:59) and the first few episodes of 'Hawkeye' (28:22), before being joined by 'Love Life' creator Sam Boyd to talk about the second season of the show (47:08).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuest: Sam BoydProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2021 • 52min
‘Succession’ S3E7: “Too Much Birthday”
Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about everyone leaving Kendall’s lavish birthday party unhappy (2:59), Roman’s ascendance as Logan’s favorite kid (17:40), and the cameo by Alexander Skarsgard as a Peter Thiel–esque tech titan (24:48).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2021 • 59min
‘Succession’ S3E6: “What It Takes”
Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about the Roys picking a president and all of the horse-trading going on throughout (7:19), how the show is utilizing guest stars this season (36:22), and Kendall and Tom’s scene in the diner (46:15).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2021 • 1h 9min
The ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer, ‘Mayor of Kingstown,’ and ‘The Shrink Next Door’
Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer and the expectations it sets for what may be the biggest Marvel movie in a while (3:14). Then, they talk briefly about the ‘Party Down’ reboot (31:41) before getting into the pilot episodes of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (36:58) and ‘The Shrink Next Door’ (52:28).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2021 • 45min
‘Succession’ S3E5: “Retired Janitors of Idaho”
Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about this episode feeling similar to the first season of the show (1:00), Shiv continuing to fall out of Logan’s favor (13:31), and Logan going “piss mad” as a plot point (27:19).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2021 • 58min
The Hits—and Major Misses—of ‘Eternals’
Chris and Andy talk about the ever-expanding Taylor Sheridan universe (1:00) before getting into the latest installment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Eternals’ (18:15). They talk about how Chloé Zhao’s directing shaped the movie (26:54) and discuss some other questionable choices that were made (41:36).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 8, 2021 • 53min
‘Succession’ S3E4: “Lion in the Meadow”
Chris and Andy break down this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They talk about the introduction of Adrien Brody’s character and how it propelled the plot (1:00), Mt. Rushmore acting from Brian Cox and Nicholas Braun (21:37), and the continued spinout from Matthew Macfadyen’s character Tom (32:52).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 4, 2021 • 59min
'Eternals' Preview, the 'Station Eleven' Trailer, and 'Love Life' Season 2
Ahead of the premiere of 'Eternals,' Chris and Andy talk about where the movie might lead the Marvel franchise (7:32). Plus, 'Station Eleven' might be the only pandemic show we're willing to watch (40:32) and the first two episodes of 'Love Life' Season 2 are a delight (43:21).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 1, 2021 • 51min
'Succession' S3E3: "Disruption"
Chris and Andy take us through the plot of the latest episode of 'Succession' (2:53) before debating whether or not Kendall is on drugs (37:19) and who is teetering on the edge of the Roy family (42:07).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2021 • 52min
What Is Making 'Dune' Such a Phenomenon? Plus, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'What We Do in the Shadows.'
Chris and Andy talk about the success that 'Dune' is having amid all-time low moviegoing (4:42) and why this heavily science fiction movie has mass appeal (17:53). Plus, the premiere of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' and 'What We Do in the Shadows' gets weird (40:40).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
